2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | HR-V |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |